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5th grade social studies scaffolded notes for Microsoft Word
Zinn's A Young People's History of the United States Chapter Assignments
This packet is designed to accompany Howard Zinn's A Young People's History of the United States. This version of the famous People's History is more accessible to younger students and gives a great background on working class and progressive history. This packet breaks down the book by chapter, excluding chapters 22 - 28 (that many classes will not get to). Each chapter has either a note-taking guide (major vocabulary and themes to help students take notes with purpose) or questions about the c
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
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Stamp Act Introduction Web Quest
I created this Web Quest to introduce my students to the Stamp Act. The Web Quest includes 1 video link with questions, 2 websites with questions, a link to an online quiz that follows one of the websites, and an optional essay that can be completed using the information found in the Web Quest. This could be a great stand alone lesson or as an introduction to the Revolutionary War. My students really enjoyed the web quest and better understood the feelings of the colonists and reasons for their
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5th - 8th
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On The Way To School - Documentary Companion Notes - Classroom Activity
Included are 3 versions of specially designed notes you could use for your classroom to accompany the fantastic documentary directed by Pascal Plisson - "On The Way To School" The film features 4 young school children ages 11-13 with uniquely long, challenging, and dangerous travels to school. The documentary is a great way to either start the year, rejuvinate student motivation, boost the value of education, and connect students with different cultures. I have shared this film for several years
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1st - 8th
Geography of Africa Crash Course Unit Bundle
My fellow educators of the world, With over 20 years of experience in education, I've honed the art of crafting my classroom notes for both junior high and high school students. I understand the hours of dedication it takes to create engaging and informative notes—time often spent outside the classroom. My goal has been to alleviate this pressure for teachers who are either starting their journey or simply swamped with responsibilities. Let's remove the stress of note creation, giving you back p
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5th - 10th
Native Americans People of the Northwest Coast Video Notes wAnswer Key
These video notes, on the Pacific Northwest Native Americans, includes a cloze note taking sheet with 37 fill in the blank statements and an answer key. The video can be found on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beKxz_2UtMA.
I have my students watch the video as the fill in the blanks. After the video I review the answers and discuss whole class. The students then use the notes as a study guide. The video is approximately 28 minutes long. I have left the document in word so that you may
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4th - 6th
Geography of Mexico and its Neighbors Unit Bundle
My fellow educators of the world, With over two decades of experience teaching both junior high and high school students, I've dedicated countless hours to refining classroom materials that not only inform but also engage our students. It's a labor of love that often extends well beyond the confines of the school day. Recognizing the immense time and effort this process demands, I've developed a collection of resources designed specifically to support both new and busy teachers. These materials
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5th - 10th
Geography Essentials Three-Unit Bundle
My fellow educators of the world, As a seasoned teacher with over 20 years of experience across junior high and high school levels, I've dedicated countless hours outside the classroom to perfecting the educational materials I use. I understand deeply that creating informative and engaging notes demands a significant investment of time—a luxury not every teacher has. Recognizing this challenge, I've developed a resource aimed at alleviating the stress of note preparation for both new and busy ed
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5th - 10th
Geography of the Middle East Unit Bundle
My fellow educators of the world, With over two decades of teaching experience at both junior high and high school levels, I've dedicated years to refining classroom materials to engage and inform. I understand firsthand the sheer effort required to craft notes that resonate with students. This labor of love, often extending beyond school hours, can be overwhelming. Recognizing the challenge, I've tailored a solution for educators, whether you're just starting or juggling a busy schedule. My goa
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5th - 10th
5th TN Social Studies Standards 5.27-5.41 Industrial America, Westward Expansion
Review the new Tennessee Social Studies standards for Industrial America and Westward Expansion (5.27-5.41)
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This close reading, cloze passage review practices using context clues, appositives, and domain specific vocabulary words. Practice ELA skills while reviewing Social Studies! Information used for these cloze passages was found from our Social Studies textbooks and CK12.org
5.27 ... Explain the
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5th
World Regional Geography Full-Year Bundle
My fellow educators of the world, With over two decades of teaching experience, I've dedicated my career to refining the art of creating informative and engaging classroom notes. I understand the painstaking effort it takes to craft these resources—effort that often extends well beyond school hours. Recognizing the challenges that new or time-pressed teachers face, I've designed a solution to alleviate the stress of note preparation. This allows you to focus on what truly matters: inspiring your
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5th - 10th
Ellis Island Interactive Webquest Research Writing Project
This webquest takes students on an interactive tour of Ellis Island. The first 3 pages of the webquest includes guiding focus questions for students to answer as they tour all the rooms of the main building of Ellis Island. Students will view photographs, listen to oral histories, and analyze data. A reflective essay is also included at the conclusion of the essay which allows students to use integrate and cite evidence from the webquest.
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4th - 12th
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Ancient Greece Unit Bundle - Notes, Activities, Assessments, Answer Keys
This comprehensive bundle is perfect to teach your middle school Ancient Greece Unit while fostering skill development and engagement! This bundle provides a variety of resources including map skills, several reading comprehension activities, guided notes worksheets with corresponding PowerPoints to display, projects, review sheet, quiz, and test! ***Please click the links below to read in-depth descriptions on all resources included in this bundle! This BUNDLE includes:1) Ancient Greece: Geogra
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5th - 7th
Geography of Canada Unit Bundle
My fellow educators of the world, With over 20 years of teaching experience across junior high and high school, I've dedicated countless hours to refining classroom materials that are both engaging and informative. I understand the immense effort it takes to create quality notes—effort that often extends well beyond school hours. Recognizing the challenges faced by both new and busy teachers, I've developed a resource designed to alleviate the stress of lesson planning, allowing you to focus on
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5th - 10th
Introduction to the American Revolution
Great resource to use for ESL and/or Inclusion History Classes! Includes:vocabulary practice, cloze reading, primary source analysis, embedded questions for discussion and critical thinking. Engage students with content and support language acquisition!
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5th - 12th
The Hero's Journey - TED ED Video Guided Notes
This is a guided note sheet for the TED ED video titled "What makes a hero? - Matthew Winkler" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hhk4N9A0oCA). Use this to help your student understand the steps of the hero's journey!
Grades:
5th - 10th
American History Notes 1980-1989
American History Notes 1980-1989, Notes IncludeMusicCarsTechnologyPop CultureElection of 1980Ronald Reagans CabinetReaganomicsIran-Iraq War1980 OlympicsEnd of the Hostage CrisisHIV/AIDS OutbreakSandra Day O'ConnorIsreal and Lebanon warCold War NegotiationsStrategic Defense Initiative Iran-Contra ScandalElection of 1984Jessee JacksonGeraldine FerraroGorbachevPerestroikaGlasnost Trade Sanctions with South AfricaGeneva SummitChallenger Shuttle ExplosionIran-Contra ScandalMr. Gorbachev Tear Down Thi
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Early River Valley Civilizations Bundle Package
My fellow educators of the world, Throughout my teaching career of over twenty years, I've dedicated myself to the craft of developing educational materials that are both informative for our students and engaging to their curious minds. This journey has illuminated the significant time and effort required to create such resources—time that often extends well beyond the confines of the school day.Understanding the challenges that we, as educators, face—whether stepping into the classroom for the
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5th - 10th
World History Notes: Enlightenment and Revolutions
World History Notes: Enlightenment and Revolutions, Notes Include....The Enlightenment John LockeThomas HobbsJean-Jacques RousseauVoltaireMontesquieuOther PhilosophersAmerican RevolutionFrench RevolutionHaitian RevolutionLatin American Revolution
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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World History Notes: Exploration, Exchange, Colonization
World History Notes: Exploration, Exchange, Colonization, Notes include...InnovationsExplorersImpact on Global InteractionsTriangular TradeMercantilismCapitalismPlantationsEncomienda SystemSlaveyIndentured ServantsColoniesAfrican DisporiaGhana EmpiresMali EmpiresSonghai EmpiresMorocco EmpireOttoman EmpiresTriangular TradeMiddle PassageColonizationAfrica Berlin Conference
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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American History Notes 1990-1999
American History Notes 1990-1999, Notes Include..MusicCarsFashionTechnologyMovies/TVMericans With Disabilities ActIraq Invades KuwaitPersian Gulf WarSTART I TreatyOperation Desert Storm Civil Rights Act of 1991Rodney KingCollapse of the Soviet UnionElection of 1992Bill Clintons AdministrationNAFTASTART II TreatyWorld Trade Center BombingRuth Bader GinsburgBlack Hawk Down incidentNelson Mandela/ Apartheid RegimeOklahoma city BombingOJ Simpson TrialWhitewater Scandal1996 Election1st Woman Sec. of
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4th - 12th
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World History Notes: Renaissance, Reformation, Scientific Revolution
World History Notes: Renaissance, Reformation, Scientific Revolution, Notes Include. Italian RenaissanceNorthern RenaissanceScientific RevolutionGeocentric TheoryBoyles LawGravityConflict with the Catholic ChurchThe ReformationMartin LutherKing Henry VIIILutheranismPeasants RevoltBaptist and AnabaptistCalvinist and PresbyteriansCounter-ReformationCouncil of Trent The Index and Jesuits
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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World History Notes: Middle Ages/ Religious/ Ethical Systems
World History Notes: Middle Ages/ Religious/ Ethical Systems, Notes Include.BuddhismHinduismConfucianismTaoismSikhismJudaismChristianityIslamShintoismChinaSilk RoadMongoliaKhans and EmpireJapanShoguns/SamuraiChina and KoreaJapan Invades KoreaShinto-Japanese WarHundred Year WarMagna CartaAbsolute MonarchsReligious FactorsEconomic FactorsGhana EmpiresMali EmpiresSonghai EmpiresEgypt and EthiopiaAnimismIslamCrusadesTrans-Saharan TradingArab-Indian TradingAztec EmpiresInca EmpireChinampasTerracesKin
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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American History Notes 2000-2009
American History Notes 2000-2009, Notes Include.. Election of 2000George H Bush Cabinet Members Vladimir Putin9/11No Child Left BehindAxis of Evil SpeechIraq WarElection of 2004Same-Sex MarriageHurricane KatrinaSecure Fence Act of 2006Sadam Hussein was hanged for his crimesNancy PelosiVirginia Tech Shooting National Security Act of 2007Annapolis Conference Election of 2008Barack Obama's CabinetEmergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2007American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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American History Notes 1920-1929
American History Notes 1920-1929, Notes Include.. Election of 1920Warren G Hardings CabinetThe Roaring 20'sThe Red ScareSacco and VanzettiRise of the KKKHenry Ford/ Model T CarYoung Ariline IndustryProhibitionSpeakeasiesBootleggersOrganized Crime/ Al CaponeRise of schools. School enrollmentsRadio/ TechnologySportsHarlem RenaissanceJazz Age19th AmendmentKnox-Porter ResolutionsGreenwood Massacre/Tulsa Race RiotsWashington ConferenceWashington Naval TreatyLeser V. GarnettTeapot Dome ScandalVoyage o
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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